Chicago, USA to Khiva is an approximately 28-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Turkmenistan Time (TMT), which is usually a 11 hour difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Chicago in April, with highs in Khiva at 70°F and lows at 47°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can travel to Bustan.

Traveling by combination of taxi, train, and flight from Muynak to Bukhara takes 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. In April in Bukhara, expect temperatures between 73°F during the day and 49°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to travel to Samarkand.

Take a train from Bukhara to Samarkand in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 69°F in April, and nighttime lows around 48°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can travel to Tashkent.